8.10ABC - AI From Study Guide

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What is convection?

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The transfer of thermal energy in liquids and gases.

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What type of weather does a Low-Pressure System bring?

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Clouds and precipitation.

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What is a hurricane?

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A huge, slowly-spinning tropical storm.

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What happens to cold air?

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Cold air sinks because it is more dense.

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What are the global winds that blow from east to west in the tropical region?

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Trade Winds.

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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What is a high-pressure system?

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A weather system associated with clear skies and calm weather.

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What role do ocean currents play in weather?

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Ocean currents help regulate temperatures and influence weather patterns.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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